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Radiologist shortage hits Northern Ireland

Echoing an alarm sounded from U.K. neighbor Scotland last month, a radiology association in Northern Ireland is letting it be known that nearly a quarter of the region’s radiologist posts are vacant.

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fMRI used to predict dogs not fit for service training

Emory University neuroscientist Gregory Berns led a team of researchers who found that when using fMRI to scan canine candidates to assist people with disabilities, images would help predict which dogs would be unfit for a rigorous service training program.

First diagnostic radiotracer supporting early diagnosis of Alzheimer's approved in Canada

Piramal Imaging SA and Isologic Innovative Radiopharmaceuticals have announced that a Notice of Compliance (NOC) from Health Canada has been issued to Isologic for NeuraCeq (florbetaben F18 injection).     

FDA approves Varibar Pudding from Bracco Diagnostics for MBS examinations

The FDA approved Varibar Pudding from Bracco Diagnostics for modified barium swallow (MBS) examinations to evaluate the oral and pharyngeal function and morphology in patients six months and older.

Scottish health officials scrambling, spending to head off severe radiologist shortfall

A perfect storm of increased demand, flat med-school enrollment, unfilled positions and ready-to-burst retirement numbers has put the nation of Scotland at risk of a radiology crisis.

Analyst sees worthwhile ROI in adding imaging to clinical drug trials

Medical imaging can add considerable cost to clinical trials of pharmaceuticals and other life-science products, but the elevated entry price can be offset by imaging’s unique ability to identify appropriate patients and reveal what drugs’ pharmacodynamic properties look like in action. 

QB for MRI: Brady updates spot for imaging center after big win

Brady secured a fifth ring Feb. 5 after one of the most thrilling comebacks in NFL history (and the only Super Bowl to go into overtime). Fresh off the win, Brady has updated his Shields MRI commercial.

Agfa HealthCare tops satisfaction list for its enterprise imaging

In a new report by KLAS Enterprise Imaging, Agfa Healthcare scored highest in overall satisfaction for the company’s enterprise imaging solution.

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Positron partners with Upbeat Cardiology Solutions to improve cardiac PET/CT access

Positron, a New York-based nuclear imaging company, will now provide Upbeat Cardiology Solutions with advanced PET/CT systems and services. 

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Global shortage of nuclear imaging isotopes may be over

The nuclear imaging isotope shortage of molybdenum-99 may be over now that the sidelined reactor is restarting. ASNC's president says PET and new SPECT technologies helped cardiac imaging labs better weather the storm.

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‘A huge win’: CMS significantly increases Medicare payments for cardiac CT

CMS has more than doubled the CCTA payment rate from $175 to $357.13. The move, expected to have a significant impact on the utilization of cardiac CT, received immediate praise from imaging specialists.